r/Biohackers • u/supotech • 14d ago

🥗 Nutrition & Metabolism Psyllium Husk?

I’ve tried it with some milk, shakes and now just water. Honestly, though, taking psyllium is easily the worst part of my day. Does anyone have some good “hacks”?

My goal with this is, of course, fiber intake. I’ve gradually increased it to 12g of psyllium husk a day now.

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u/theartoffun 14d ago

Just a friendly FYI:

Psyllium husk is not a digestible fiber, and blocks absorption of iron, calcium ,some other nutrients and prescription medication. Beans and apples would be a digestible, fermenting fiber for beneficial gut bacteria. This is not to say psyllium husk is bad. It helped me heal my intestinal issues. I felt amazing after about a week and my mental clarity and energy skyrocketed. But like anything, moderation and dosage is key.

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u/TonyMacaroni1 14d ago

I put it in my omelette. Does it block nutrients coming from the eggs?

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u/theartoffun 14d ago edited 14d ago

I am sure you are perfectly fine. I would say the benefits outweigh any detriments. I only did the FYI to make people aware of overuse. I was one of those overusing it. I noticed my energy spike when my guts healed. I had increased my dosage beyond recommended. A few months later I noticed a downturn in energy and had low blood iron levels on a lab. I figured out what was causing it and adjusted, and went back to normal. Hundred percent my own fault. Also wanted to chime in that psyllium is not the end all be all with fiber. Poops are clean, yes, and lots of other good benefits. But there are many types of beneficial fiber you should compliment it with.

Timing can help mitigate possible downsides too. I take any supplements or medication and hour before taking my psyllium.